- Oct 10, 2013
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Hello everyone,
I guess it's a good thing that this problem happened at the same time on two completely different computers. The two computers that I have are:
Acer Revo RL80-UR22 Desktop (Black) This I use mainly for FTP stuff, web design, and HTPC. So it needs a constant connection. Ethernet is not an option right now. As it's my roommates set up.
Dell Latitude E5400 This is my work laptop
I also have the Dell Inspiron 117RN which hasn't had any issues. This computer is stuck on Windows 8. While the other two are Windows 8.1. So that leads me to believe that my wifi issues are an 8.1 issue.
For the past couple of weeks I have had wifi issues with my Dell Latitude since upgrading. Sometimes it would have no connection and it would drop out. This wouldn't be a problem if... then I could just reset my wifi. However, when I go to the Wifi signal and click on it to repair. Nothing pops up! Not even the nifty Windows 8 wifi metro menu. I feel like the computer doesn't even register the click, and this has nothing to do with my mouse. So the only fix so far for this computer is to shut it down and hope and pray it reconnects which sometimes it doesn't. Outlook 365 also has a huge issue/delay in reconnecting as well.
My other Windows 8.1 computer, the Acer. Just won't connect at all anymore. It is running a Qualcomm Atheros AR9285 wifi adapter and I did upgrade this driver. Since upgrading to latest and supposedly proper driver. It no longer connects to the internet. That is ridiculous!!! The latest drivers should work with Windows 8.1. Even before the upgrade though, I was having connection issues, which is why I thought the upgrade would solve my problem.
It is unfortunate because I am a huge advocate for Windows and Microsoft. I do NOT plan to switch to any other operating system. This includes Linux you Fanboys. I work in the technology industry and really enjoy Windows 8's IT functions as well as their App Ecosystem, which I think is the most robust out of all the three main mobile ecosystems (Apple, Android, Windows), and will only improve with time and as Windows becomes one.
Before they work towards the future maybe they should take a step back and make sure all drivers and hardware are supported like each of the driver manufacturer's websites say they are. The newer Dell models seem to have it down but older Dell's and Acer's apparently are having trouble.
PS: It's not a router issue. I can even use my Windows Phone and connect just fine. Both at work and at home.
I guess it's a good thing that this problem happened at the same time on two completely different computers. The two computers that I have are:
Acer Revo RL80-UR22 Desktop (Black) This I use mainly for FTP stuff, web design, and HTPC. So it needs a constant connection. Ethernet is not an option right now. As it's my roommates set up.
Dell Latitude E5400 This is my work laptop
I also have the Dell Inspiron 117RN which hasn't had any issues. This computer is stuck on Windows 8. While the other two are Windows 8.1. So that leads me to believe that my wifi issues are an 8.1 issue.
For the past couple of weeks I have had wifi issues with my Dell Latitude since upgrading. Sometimes it would have no connection and it would drop out. This wouldn't be a problem if... then I could just reset my wifi. However, when I go to the Wifi signal and click on it to repair. Nothing pops up! Not even the nifty Windows 8 wifi metro menu. I feel like the computer doesn't even register the click, and this has nothing to do with my mouse. So the only fix so far for this computer is to shut it down and hope and pray it reconnects which sometimes it doesn't. Outlook 365 also has a huge issue/delay in reconnecting as well.
My other Windows 8.1 computer, the Acer. Just won't connect at all anymore. It is running a Qualcomm Atheros AR9285 wifi adapter and I did upgrade this driver. Since upgrading to latest and supposedly proper driver. It no longer connects to the internet. That is ridiculous!!! The latest drivers should work with Windows 8.1. Even before the upgrade though, I was having connection issues, which is why I thought the upgrade would solve my problem.
It is unfortunate because I am a huge advocate for Windows and Microsoft. I do NOT plan to switch to any other operating system. This includes Linux you Fanboys. I work in the technology industry and really enjoy Windows 8's IT functions as well as their App Ecosystem, which I think is the most robust out of all the three main mobile ecosystems (Apple, Android, Windows), and will only improve with time and as Windows becomes one.
Before they work towards the future maybe they should take a step back and make sure all drivers and hardware are supported like each of the driver manufacturer's websites say they are. The newer Dell models seem to have it down but older Dell's and Acer's apparently are having trouble.
PS: It's not a router issue. I can even use my Windows Phone and connect just fine. Both at work and at home.
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